Coyotes have been observed to travel in large groups, they primarily hunt in pairs. Typical packs consist of six closely related adults, yearlings and young.

Common names of coyote groups are a band, a pack, or a rout.

Coyotes once lived only in prairies and deserts of the western United States and in Mexico. Today they thrive almost anywhere in North America.

Cyotes can easily change its behavior to survive in a new place. They can even be found living in and around large cities.

Coyotes are often mistaken for small to medium sized domestic dogs. They have a long, bushy black-tipped tail, pointed ears and a narrow pointed face.

Coyotes adjust their hunting style to what foods are available. When they hunt small prey alone, they usually stalk it and then pounce. If the prey is larger like a deer, they will often hunt in small packs and work together to kill the prey.

In the wild, coyotes live between 10-14 years. In captivity they are known to live much longer, as many as 20 years.

A desert coyote usually weighs between 15 to 25 pounds. They stand about 25 inches tall and are 4 feet in length.